Software Engineer - SME - Security Clearance Required

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Software Engineer SME to support product development, sustainment, integration and modernization for Department of Homeland Security equipment used at border crossings and airports.

This position is located in Sterling, VA .

In this position, the successful candidate will :

• Applies multidisciplinary software engineering skills, compliance, knowledge, and project management experience to design software engineering research studies, determines the appropriate analysis methods, identifies problems, and develops and implements solutions to complex problems.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs new and existing software systems, hardware / software interfaces, and / or applications according to industry established software engineering principals and best practices.
• Works collaboratively within a team to execute the full system development lifecycle, including analyzing user needs to determine technical requirements;
• developing technical specifications based on conceptual design and requirements; developing well crafted and documented source code;

integrating hardware using software; automating manual tasks; and consulting with the end users to prototype, configure, refine, test, and debug programs or systems.

Identifies and evaluates new technologies or methods for implementation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for software systems, hardware / software interfaces, and / or applications.
• Analyzes and interprets complex data.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to reduce life-cycle cost, improve performance and integrate new technology.
• Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal.
• Conducts and leads technical projects or major phases of technical projects.
• Reviews projects progress, evaluates results, identifies technical options and risks to meet schedule.
• Recommends modifications and corrections in technical analyses and design to ensure project completion.
• Builds relationships with internal and external clients. Prepares and presents final reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Communicates with client regarding the schedule and quality of deliverables.
• Contributes to pilot studies. Works on projects involving innovative methods or applications.
• Trains lower-level staff to improve technical development. Coordinates and provides day-to-day work direction to lower-level staff to support overall project goals.
• Creates software designs from use cases that consider security, ease of use, error and fault conditions, remote diagnostics and ease of maintenance.
• Participates in, reviews and prepares material for code reviews and design reviews, interface documents, requirements documents to ensure product will meet customer requirements.
• Reviews test procedures, data and oversees integrated testing.
• Follows safety, security, quality, configuration management and operating policies and procedures.
• Prepares technical sections of proof of concept design documents, white papers and presentations. Performs Analysis of Alternatives.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 8 years of experience or master’s degree in related field with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience;

or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.

• Experience in one or more of the following technologies : License Plate Reader (LPR), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems, digital signage, kiosks, biometrics, mobile technologies, artificial intelligence, IoT, Wireless communications, imaging systems, camera analytics, non-intrusive inspection equipment.
• Experience with DHS clients, systems, and screening processes.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Secret Clearance and DHS Suitability.
• Must be US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile development process.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Active DHS or CBP Suitability.

Benefits : Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to :

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and / or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated.

If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.

Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives.

We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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